Assistant General Manager

Job description

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER – LUXURY RESTAURANT

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team of a high-end luxury restaurant in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and is passionate about exceptional guest experiences, team development, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless and exceptional service.
• Take a hands-on leadership approach across the restaurant floor, particularly during high-volume services.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation, hospitality, and grooming.
• Support operational planning, staffing, rotas, labour management, and overall business performance.
• Take ownership of the restaurant in the General Manager's absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development across the team.
• Work closely with senior management to drive operational improvements and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and company standards.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager within a high-volume luxury restaurant, or as a General Manager within a smaller-volume, high-end restaurant.
• Proven experience managing and developing large, high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and exceptional service standards.
• Commercially aware, with experience supporting budgets, labour, and restaurant performance.
• A confident, hands-on leader who is highly visible on the floor.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and people-management skills.
• Calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ambitious, driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: £70,000+ per annum + additional benefits
• The opportunity to join a prestigious luxury restaurant in London.
• Career progression

If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge within a high-end, high-volume restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-09-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English